He was the only Liberal member. Of course, every Conservative member voted against the carbon tax during the last opposition-day motion.
We also know very clearly that prevention versus reducing the likelihood can have a significant negative effect on those suffering with addictions. We know that when people are suffering with addictions, especially when times are difficult, the likelihood will increase. We also know that continued mismanagement from this government will suggest that.
Now a provincial government, this article says, “is relieving the board of directors and senior management at the South Riverdale Community Health Centre of their duties following a critical incident review.” We know that, when these things begin to happen, Canadians are suffering greatly with respect to their own personal lives and their finances.
Mr. Chair, I do really wish to thank you for the latitude that you've given me. I would like to say that I hope this continued need to underscore the fact that words matter will not be necessary in the future, in spite of the fact that I know that it's probably lost on the Liberal-NDP coalition. They will, sadly, vote against this particular amendment, and we will continue to have to go back to such things in the future.
Therefore, thank you for your indulgence, Chair, in my underscoring what words are important, such as “prevent” versus “reduce the likelihood”.
I now would suggest to my colleagues that I would be happy to cede the floor.